Industry Tips and Advice

You've seen the Fast & Furious movies, maybe you've even caught some professional drift competitions on television or the web. But what does it mean when cars "drift?" At it's most basic, a "drift" is movement of a car along some direction other than its steered trajectory, involving a slip...

In the U.S., we use about 18 million barrels of oil daily for all transport combined—which adds up to 756 million gallons per year. And that's just over a fifth of... read moreNovember 13, 2013 by Bengt Halvorson

The FBI reports hundreds of thousands of vehicles are stolen nationwide every year. And when you dig into statistics, you see that everyday cars are popular targets, not just... read moreNovember 13, 2013 by Thomas Bey

Consumers in the market to buy a used car have two options: buy from a used car dealer or a private party. Many consumers opt to go with a used car dealer, preferring to... read moreNovember 13, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

Smog check, smog test and emission check all refer to the same thing: a test of vehicle and its engine emissions performed at a licensed smog testing facility. Smog checks... read moreNovember 13, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

Gasoline engines are not subtle machines. They take in air and an already volatile fuel (gasoline) to form a vaporous mixture, which is then compressed and lit with a spark... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by High Gear Media Staff

Fuel efficiency in any vehicle depends on many factors. Most of them are fixed by the choice of vehicle and body style: Not surprisingly, smaller, lighter, sleeker cars use... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by John Voelcker

If you're talking about cars that run on gasoline or diesel fuel, the most efficient car sold in the U.S. for several years now has been the Toyota Prius hybrid. Since 2010... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by John Voelcker

Cars affect the environment in a number of ways. In modern cars, tailpipe emissions of smog-forming chemicals--particular carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and unburned... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by John Voelcker

You might think driving a car with a manual transmission, also known as a stick shift, is difficult. Really, it's not, despite the nervousness and fear it inspires in... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by Nelson Ireson

Each year, some of the best automotive tuners and modifiers come together in one place to show off their wares, see what others are doing, and, incidentally, to conduct some... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by Nelson Ireson

There are many parts to any car, thousands in fact, but some of the systems that control what your car does and how it does it can be more important than others. The... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by High Gear Media Staff

If you want to buy a new car, but are afraid the monthly payments are going to be out of reach for the vehicle you want, you need a strategy. There are several approaches to... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

Detailing your car is an easy and even relaxing way to maintain your investment. When you have proper shade (or for those in cold winter climates, appropriate shelter) and... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by Thomas Bey

The FBI reports hundreds of thousands of vehicles are stolen nationwide every year. And when you dig into statistics, you see that everyday cars are popular targets, not just... read moreNovember 12, 2013 by Thomas Bey